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Celebrate the Hornby Island HerringFest 2025!
Looking for a unique coastal experience that brings together art, education, and marine conservation? The 9th Annual Hornby Island HerringFest is happening from March 13–15, 2025, and it’s an event you won’t want to miss! The Sunshine Coast Conservation Association (SCCA) is pleased to share this event with our community to support the important work […]
Strengthening Local Authority: How the Sunshine Coast Can Take Charge of Land Use Decisions
For too long, a common misconception has restricted local government’s ability to protect the environment and manage responsible development. Many elected officials on the Sunshine Coast—and throughout British Columbia—believe that regional districts have limited control over significant land use decisions because the BC Ministry of Transportation and Transit (MoTT) has authority over subdivision approval. However, this belief […]
Meet our Volunteer – Maggie Kalve-Guzzi
There’s something special about volunteering that transforms both the volunteer and the community. For over a decade, the Sunshine Coast Conservation Association (SCCA) has been fortunate to have dedicated volunteers like Maggie Kalve-Guzzi, whose warmth and enthusiasm have helped shape our conservation efforts. Whether engaging with visitors at community events or participating in hands-on environmental […]
Let’s Talk Green Bylaws in Átl’ḵa7tsem West Howe Sound!
Are you a West Howe Sound resident passionate about protecting our region’s natural beauty and biodiversity? Join us for an important West Howe Sound Community Association (WHSCA) Meeting on Thursday, February 13th, from 7:00 to 8:15 PM at Eric Cardinall Hall. The Sunshine Coast Regional District (SCRD), the Town of Gibsons, and the District of […]
The Future of Sechelt: Your Opportunity to Shape the OCP
The District of Sechelt is embarking on a much-needed update to its Official Community Plan (OCP), a guiding document that will shape land use and development for years to come. This OCP renewal is an exciting opportunity for residents to share their vision and ensure that Sechelt grows sustainably, resiliently, and in accordance with community […]
Pat Demeester – Biodiversity Hero
Pat Demeester grew up in rural southwestern Ontario. Angling was a family tradition and by the age of three, he was fishing the local ponds and tributaries of Lake Erie. One highlight from his childhood was landing a skamania trout, a breed that is known for its fighting spirit. A similar tenacity would one day […]
Be a Voice for Conservation: Join Sechelt’s Advisory Planning Commission (APC) Today
The Sunshine Coast boasts an abundance of biodiversity, with its lush coastal temperate rainforests and vibrant marine ecosystems. The Sunshine Coast Conservation Association (SCCA) and its members are dedicated to preserving this natural treasure for generations to come. One effective way to contribute to this mission is by becoming a member of the District of […]
Dive In. Explore. Connect: Join Us for the Sunshine Coast Ocean Festival 2025!
In celebration of United Nations World Ocean Day, the Sunshine Coast Conservation Association (SCCA) is thrilled to announce our 6th annual Sunshine Coast Ocean Festival in collaboration with RhizomeUP! Media. This year, the festival will run from June 1 to June 8, 2025, offering a week-long celebration of the ocean’s beauty, diversity, and vital connection […]
Coastal Flood Mapping Project on the Lower Sunshine Coast
The Sunshine Coast Regional District (SCRD), in collaboration with the Town of Gibsons, the District of Sechelt, and the Islands Trust, has initiated the Coastal Flood Mapping Project targeting the lower Sunshine Coast. This important project aims to tackle the challenges posed by coastal flooding, especially in light of rising sea levels and increased storm […]